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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,125.06, 24,999.93 and 17,515.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,125.06, 24,999.93 and 17,515.45 is: 24,159.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,125.06 : 24,999.93 = 17,515.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,125.06/24,999.93 = 17,515.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,125.06x = 24,999.93 × 17,515.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,125.06x = 437,885,023.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,885,023.92/18,125.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,159.09

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